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From:	Deborah (Recipes.vegsource.com)
Subject:	Tofu "Cold Cuts" (and Granola)
Date:	September 22, 2009 at 6:27 pm PST

In Reply to: Re: I suggest...Thank you!! posted by Susan on September 22, 2009 at 5:09 pm:

A little mustard and/or mayo, some lettuce
and tomato... Yum!

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TOFU "COLD CUTS" (Sandwich "Meat")

Tofu "Chicken" Slices

1 lb firm waterpacked Tofu -- drained, frozen,
thawed, and gently pressed
1 quart water
2 Tbs vegetarian "chicken" bouillon powder
1/2 tsp sugar or equivalent
1/4 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic granules or powder

Cut Tofu in half, widthwise (or otherwise).
Put all other ingredients into a saucepan.
Bring to boil.
Add Tofu.
When broth comes to a boil again, turn down to
medium simmer.
Simmer for 30 - 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Put Tofu and broth into a covered container, and
let cool in fridge.

Store Tofu Chicken in fridge, covered with the
broth.
Slice thinly, and use in sandwiches.
Serve hot or cold.

NOTE:
For best results, use frozen-and-thawed Tofu (as
described in ingredients list).

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Tofu "Ham"

1 lb firm waterpacked Tofu -- drained, frozen,
thawed, and gently pressed
1 quart water
2 Tbs vegetarian "ham" or "beef" bouillon powder
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 Tbs Liquid Smoke

Cut thawed Tofu in half, widthwise.
Put all other ingredients into a saucepan.
Bring to boil.
Add Tofu.
When broth comes to a boil again, turn down to
medium simmer.
Simmer for 30 - 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Let cool in broth.
Store Tofu ham in fridge, covered with the broth.
Slice thinly, and use in sandwiches.
Serve hot or cold.

NOTE:
For best results, use frozen-and-thawed Tofu (as
described in ingredients list).

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Fruit-Nut Granola

5 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup raw peanuts (without skins)
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup bran (wheat or oat)
1/2 cup sesame seeds (optional)
1 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
1 Tbs oil
1 cup maple syrup
1 Tbs vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 cups chopped dried fruits (dates, raisins,
raspberries,
blueberries, apricots, peaches, etc, any
combination)

Preheat oven to 325 F.
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients (except
dried fruit).
In a saucepan over low heat, combine wet
ingredients.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until
melted.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, and mix
thoroughly.
Spread mixture in a baking pan, and bake for 1
hour,
stirring every 15 minutes, until golden and
crunchy.
Remove from oven, and let cool completely.
Add dried fruits, and mix very well.
Store in an airtight container.

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